Testimonials

As a camping professional, WAIC has led the way to my continued professional development. Being a member of WAIC has made me a better person and a better camp owner and director.
...we enjoy the camaraderie of being part of a group who share the common goal of continually improving our programs. We support one another with humor, advice, and friendship, and know we can turn to our WAIC friends when we are in need.

Joining WAIC

Membership Benefits

All members of WAIC enjoy a variety of benefits that will strengthen the total camp operation.

  • Camp networking
  • Open sharing of ideas and information
  • Opportunity to interact with well established leaders of organized camping
  • WAIC is nationally recognized as a leader in camping
  • Strong leadership from Member Camps and Camp Directors
  • Members are required to participate
  • Focus on the needs and concerns of Independent Camps
  • All WAIC members are ACA accredited
  • Diversity of camps, regions and camp experiences
  • Annual Conference with outstanding speakers and professional growth
  • Section Meetings with open and candid discussion of important topics
  • WAIC List online mailings and WAIC-UP Newsletter with valuable updates on important issues and educational articles
  • Listing on the WAIC website with a link to your camp
  • Authority to use the WAIC logo on all promotional materials
  • Provides camp with another level of credibility
  • Encourages professionalism among camp owners and camp directors
  • Provides a high standard and Code of Ethics for all Member Camps
  • Opportunity to participate in a variety of co-op marketing programs

 

Eligibility Standards

Camp Eligibility

WAIC Eligibility Standards checklist:

  1. The camp must be accredited by ACA for at least two (2) years prior to the date WAIC Member status is conferred.
  2. The camp is an independent camp that has been in operation for at least four (4) years as of the date membership is conferred.
  3. The camp complies with WAIC and ACA ethical standards (there must be no outstanding ethical complaints).
  4. The camp has at least ten (10) campers at one time.
  5. The camp has been visited by a WAIC representative.

Designated Director

The designated director of the camp meets the following qualifications:

  • Four years of administrative experience in an ACA accredited camp;
  • A current ACA member;
  • At least 25 years of age;
  • Endorses the ACA and WAIC code of ethics;
  • Attended two consecutive WAIC Annual Conferences;
  • Attended two WAIC Section Meetings each year;
  • Paid the annual ACA dues;
  • Participated annually in continuing education.